Tennessee football gets four-star WR Travis Smith over Georgia, Alabama, Auburn

Tennessee football won the SEC recruiting battle for four-star wide receiver Travis Smith, who committed to the Vols on Saturday.

Georgia, Alabama and Auburn were the Vols’ primary competition. Smith took official visits to all three schools in the past two months to narrow his options.

But more than 30 schools took a run at Smith with scholarship offers, including 11 from the SEC.

Smith is a 6-foot-4, 199-pounder from Westlake High in Atlanta. He is ranked the No. 16 wide receiver and No. 113 player overall in the 2025 class, according to 247Sports Composite.

Last season, Smith had 53 receptions for 843 yards and 11 TDs. He’s a polished route-runner with prototypical size and wingspan for an outside receiver.

Smith can sign on Dec. 4, when the early signing period begins. He is the 17th commitment in UT’s 2025 class.

Smith joins quarterback George MacIntyre, offensive lineman Douglas Utu, defensive lineman Ethan Utley, wide receiver Radarious Jackson, edge rusher Jayden Loftin, offensive lineman Nic Moore, tight end Jack VanDorselaer (all four stars).

The Vols also are bringing in running back Justin Baker, safety Sidney Walton, offensive tackle Antoni Kade Ogumoro, cornerback Tre Poteat, cornerback Dylan Lewis, defensive lineman Charles House, wide receiver Joakim Dodson and star cornerback Tyler Redmond (all three stars).

Adam Sparks is the Tennessee football beat reporter. Emailadam.sparks@knoxnews.com. X, formerly known as Twitter@AdamSparks. Support strong local journalism by subscribing at knoxnews.com/subscribe.

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